Dr. Kara M. Million
@darterdancer.bsky.social
Assistant Professor in Biology at UNA. Darters, parasites, and behavior. Owned by 2 cats, 2 snakes, and 2 many parrots.
I have to say, though, it was worth the wait.
January 17, 2026 at 7:42 PM
I have to say, though, it was worth the wait.
I don't have a Christmas cactus. I have a "Whenever the **** I Feel Like It" cactus. Same energy tho.
January 14, 2026 at 11:19 PM
I don't have a Christmas cactus. I have a "Whenever the **** I Feel Like It" cactus. Same energy tho.
How the email finds me:
This bobtail squid burrowing into the sand is already adorable, but please watch till the very end!
It sticks out its little arms and earnestly sprinkles sand over itself 🦑𓂃◌𓈒𓐍
It sticks out its little arms and earnestly sprinkles sand over itself 🦑𓂃◌𓈒𓐍
January 13, 2026 at 5:52 AM
How the email finds me:
Stardew Valley cookbook pg 153-154: fried mushrooms with malt vinegar ranch dressing.
January 11, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Stardew Valley cookbook pg 153-154: fried mushrooms with malt vinegar ranch dressing.
My spring Biology 101 students always have trouble finding the classroom the first week, so I did this. 1/1
January 6, 2026 at 7:42 PM
My spring Biology 101 students always have trouble finding the classroom the first week, so I did this. 1/1
When they ask you what's the big deal about juncos. 🐦
youtu.be/KTNFNfkNndw?...
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We Ain't Talking About This
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December 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
When they ask you what's the big deal about juncos. 🐦
youtu.be/KTNFNfkNndw?...
youtu.be/KTNFNfkNndw?...
Stardew Valley cookbook page 173-74: chocolate chip cookies.
December 31, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Stardew Valley cookbook page 173-74: chocolate chip cookies.
Stardew Valley cookbook page 146-147: the Roots Platter. Comes with kale pesto.
December 30, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Stardew Valley cookbook page 146-147: the Roots Platter. Comes with kale pesto.
I have been sentenced to the Butt of Shunning for the heinous crime of trimming claws (to prevent foot injuries and getting stuck in cage bars), and for assault with a deadly towel burrito. Pistachio bail has been revoked.
December 22, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I have been sentenced to the Butt of Shunning for the heinous crime of trimming claws (to prevent foot injuries and getting stuck in cage bars), and for assault with a deadly towel burrito. Pistachio bail has been revoked.
'Tis the season for Stardew Valley's Cranberry Candy drink (okay, that's in the fall section of the book, but it's perfect for winter too). Pro move: put prosecco in as your base. ✨
December 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
'Tis the season for Stardew Valley's Cranberry Candy drink (okay, that's in the fall section of the book, but it's perfect for winter too). Pro move: put prosecco in as your base. ✨
The suet brick is finally paying off. First downy woodpecker of the season. ♥️
December 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The suet brick is finally paying off. First downy woodpecker of the season. ♥️
I'm in this photo and I don't like it.
December 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I'm in this photo and I don't like it.
Slid under my office door. I taught them well. 😂
December 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Slid under my office door. I taught them well. 😂
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🎶It’s beginning to look a lot like #Fishmas🎶
There’s no better fish to kick off this year’s #25DaysofFishmas than the aptly-named Christmas darter (Etheostoma hopkinsi)! We get our road trip started down in the southeastern US with this small species of fish who has big holiday spirit all year long
There’s no better fish to kick off this year’s #25DaysofFishmas than the aptly-named Christmas darter (Etheostoma hopkinsi)! We get our road trip started down in the southeastern US with this small species of fish who has big holiday spirit all year long
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🎶It’s beginning to look a lot like #Fishmas🎶
There’s no better fish to kick off this year’s #25DaysofFishmas than the aptly-named Christmas darter (Etheostoma hopkinsi)! We get our road trip started down in the southeastern US with this small species of fish who has big holiday spirit all year long
There’s no better fish to kick off this year’s #25DaysofFishmas than the aptly-named Christmas darter (Etheostoma hopkinsi)! We get our road trip started down in the southeastern US with this small species of fish who has big holiday spirit all year long
Every time I think I'm done with this nonsense, some fish nerd pulls me back in ... 😅
Add more lines of the “A Moray” song in the comments! (Also… any idea on the theme so far??)
November 27, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Every time I think I'm done with this nonsense, some fish nerd pulls me back in ... 😅
The Cane Creek Canyon final field trip is always a hit with the Ecology class. Have some nature.
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The Cane Creek Canyon final field trip is always a hit with the Ecology class. Have some nature.
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ARTISTS!
I need your help!
In collab. w/the Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology, I'm organizing a group of artists to come to our Jan. meeting! We're looking for artists to create based on what they learn at the conference. $1000 stipend.
Application is V short! forms.gle/ah1i8KwNJinZ...
I need your help!
In collab. w/the Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology, I'm organizing a group of artists to come to our Jan. meeting! We're looking for artists to create based on what they learn at the conference. $1000 stipend.
Application is V short! forms.gle/ah1i8KwNJinZ...
November 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
ARTISTS!
I need your help!
In collab. w/the Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology, I'm organizing a group of artists to come to our Jan. meeting! We're looking for artists to create based on what they learn at the conference. $1000 stipend.
Application is V short! forms.gle/ah1i8KwNJinZ...
I need your help!
In collab. w/the Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology, I'm organizing a group of artists to come to our Jan. meeting! We're looking for artists to create based on what they learn at the conference. $1000 stipend.
Application is V short! forms.gle/ah1i8KwNJinZ...
Uh oh. My parrot is asking, "Is everything okay?" I should probably check on him 😅
November 18, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Uh oh. My parrot is asking, "Is everything okay?" I should probably check on him 😅
IT'S SO FLUFFY!!
November 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
IT'S SO FLUFFY!!
The aurora borealis is visible in Alabama again!!
November 12, 2025 at 2:26 AM
The aurora borealis is visible in Alabama again!!
This arrowhead orbweaver was pretty cool. She literally ate.
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This arrowhead orbweaver was pretty cool. She literally ate.
🎵 H-O-T-T-O-G-O... Joro spiders hot to go🎵
Yyyyyyyyup. It's her all right. 😅Ms. Thang making me do paperwork #JoroSpider
November 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
🎵 H-O-T-T-O-G-O... Joro spiders hot to go🎵
Yyyyyyyyup. It's her all right. 😅Ms. Thang making me do paperwork #JoroSpider
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Yyyyyyyyup. It's her all right. 😅Ms. Thang making me do paperwork #JoroSpider